you didnt say what gear your using,summer tactics dont work very well in the winter. lets start with the pole,it needs to have a very soft tip and even a strike indicater will help. Next look at the line, 1#or2# max. any heaver means less strikes! Then on the buisness end #12or#14 jig with bee moth, spike ect. ect. Most of the time on a pond I like to start in the deepest water 2"to 6" off the bottom. Works for me 8 out of 10 times but not always. Guess thats why its fishing and not catching, good luck